Saskatchewan’s electric vehicle owners were surprised and disappointed on budget day when the government announced a new annual $150 tax on electric vehicles. “If I could sum it up in one word, it would be ‘short-sighted,” said Saskatoon resident Dalibor Slavik, one of the 403 […]
Playgrounds full as schools go remote
Even with the threat of a new, more contagious COVID-19 variant the playgrounds in Regina’s public parks that were cordoned off for most of last year are now fully accessible to the public. And full. Chris Mlazgar, a Regina resident who works from home, was […]
Carmichael receives Business Student support
Rather than living in a tent for five days during a chilly Saskatchewan spring, the University of Regina Hill Business Students Society is trying something new in its annual fundraiser for Carmichael Outreach. This year’s iteration is being called “Project Live for 5” and will […]
U of R students still adapting to online learning
It’s been nearly a year since the initial lockdown in Saskatchewan due to COVID-19. A lot has changed since then and some University of Regina students’ views regarding online learning are no exception. “It’s getting a lot easier because I’m getting more used to the […]
APAS expresses optimism in announcement of AgriStability expansion
Todd Lewis, a farmer and the president of APAS, is happy to hear that the federal government is finally improving the AgriStability program. APAS (Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan) is an advocacy group focused on advising the provincial and federal governments about agricultural policies. “Farmers […]
Pats support T’s for Toys charity
The WHL has replaced its annual teddy bear toss games with “T’s for Toys,” a fundraiser where all 22 teams sell limited edition T-shirts that are emblazoned with their mascots. Saskatchewan clubs have chosen a wide array of organizations to fundraise for, with the Moose […]
Looking to the Future, activists highlight youth issues in provincial election
Young voters gained an important asset in 2019. This was in the form of the non-profit Future Majority, a non partisan organization that was established to get more youth involved in the political process and to get them talking about what issues were important to […]
U of R students cope with online classes, mounting workloads, and the strain of isolation
The effect of COVID-19 has been felt across every aspect of society. This is especially true with university students, as the new norm is making many of them have trouble looking forward to another academic year of online classes. “I’m sad,” said Kara Miskolczi, a […]